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tzitzit
noun plural tzi·tzit \ˈtsit-səs, tsēt-ˈsēt\
Definition of TZITZIT
: the fringes or tassels worn on traditional or ceremonial garments by Jewish males as reminders of the commandments of Deuteronomy 22:12 and Num 15:37–41
Variants of TZITZIT
tzi·tzit or tzi·tzis also zi·zith \ˈtsit-səs, tsēt-ˈsēt\
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Origin of TZITZIT
Hebrew ṣīṣīth
First Known Use: 1675
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